South West Apprenticeships Ambassador Network and Exeter College are hosting the Apprenticeship Expo 2017 for the third year running, as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
The Apprenticeship Expo is the only event of its kind in the South West dedicating itself to only showcasing employers that support Apprentices.
The Apprenticeship Expo is taking place at Exeter College’s Sports Hall on Queen Street on Thursday 9th March 2017 between 2pm and 7pm. The event is part of the tenth annual National Apprenticeship Week which takes place from 6-10 March 2017, with hundreds of...
The work of Apprentices employed at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust is being celebrated during National Apprenticeship Week 2017 (6th – 10th March).
Apprenticeships play a vital role in helping young people to get a foot on the career ladder and enable employers to develop a skilled workforce for the future. The national event, now in its tenth year, celebrates the important contribution made by apprenticeships and highlights the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy.
The Trust currently employs over 70 Apprentices in a...
As the date draws nearer for changes to Apprenticeships, the level of interest continues to grow in the new era of Apprenticeship funding and delivery.
Off the back of our successful conference in November, we will hold a further technical briefing to bring you the latest developments and technical information relevant to your organisation.
Consisting of an overview of funding, the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS), curriculum and latest key dates relating to the reforms, plus an in depth Question and Answer session with industry experts.
Employers are being reminded not to miss out on a free vital briefing being offered by Exeter College about important government changes in Apprenticeships.
Exeter College is running an Apprenticeship Levy Technical Briefing to bring clarity to the future of apprenticeships.
The briefing is taking place at Exeter City Football Club on Tuesday 14th February between 9am – 12pm.
It comes as the date draws nearer changes to Apprenticeships and as the level of interest continues to grow in the new era of Apprenticeship funding and delivery.
Apprenticeships have never brought more value to businesses across the region. They have been without doubt one of the success stories of the last five years and record numbers of employers have switched on to the benefits that young, motivated people bring to their organisation.
But Apprenticeships are about to go through the most significant change in 20 years.
Do you feel you are fully prepared for the reforms regarding Apprenticeships?
Are you aware of the impact that the Apprenticeship Levy and changes to funding will have on your business?
Chilcotts Auctioneers has swelled its ranks with the addition of a new apprentice saleroom assistant.
Bea Bandyszewska, from Luppit, has joined the Silver Street auction room on an apprenticeship scheme through Exeter College. Previously, she attended Honiton Community College, studying A Levels in Health & Social Care, Business Studies and IT.
Of her decision to undertake an apprenticeship, Bea said: “I wasn’t particularly interested in going to university, but was fired up by the idea of training and working at the same time.
Exeter College has been named as the number one further education college in the South West for its Apprenticeship programme for 2016.
The Skills Funding Agency also placed the college within the top ten of Further Education College’s in the UK, with record breaking success rates of 86% propelling them to the top of the regional table. It comes as the college recently welcomed the next generation of Apprentices who have started on the college’s award-winning Apprenticeship programme.
And the college has recently worked with a number of Apprentices to spearhead a city-wide...
A record number of Electrical Apprentices have completed their Electrical Apprenticeship with DCET training, part of The Focus Training Group.
To mark their achievement, a number of the new electricians attended a presentation ceremony at the Devon Hotel where they were joined by their family and friends.
The legendary Tony Cable of the NICEIC, presented certificates to the achieving electricians and passed on words of encouragement as they start the next step of their journey within the industry.
We were also privileged to be joined by a number of employers who...
A digital marketing agency has created a full time position for its first apprentice following the successful completion of her course.
MiHi Digital, which was founded by Mark Worden from his living room on the Exeter Quayside almost three years ago, has grown exponentially year on year, seeing a 60% increase in new clients in the past 12 months and expanding its team as a result.
Former journalist Amelia Chubb joined MiHi Digital a year ago as the company’s first digital marketing apprentice. After successfully completing her twelve months of training, Amelia has now...
Independent electrical retailer Devondale is celebrating after two of its team won recognition in a national industry award.
The 2016 Electrical Distributors Association (EDA) Annual Awards were presented over two events. At the first, held at the Intercontinental in London’s Park Lane, branch manager Julian Williams received an Investors in Training Award that recognised the high level support he gives to others.
The second gong, the award for Learning Achievement, was presented to 20-year-old apprentice Jack Shortridge at a ceremony held at the Shard the next day. Jack...
